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Krita, the open-source 2D painting application, remains a favored alternative to subscription-based tools like Photoshop for concept art, comics, and illustration work. It offers a robust brush engine, stylus support for tilt and rotation, HDR painting, texture wrap-around modes, and a timeline-based animation system with onion skinning and audio playback.
According to a blogger tracking Chinese social media chatter, Samsung is moving up the release of its Galaxy Z Trifold 2, seemingly in reaction to Apple's incoming iPhone Duo. The move comes despite the original trifold device's lackluster commercial performance, and the new model is expected to carry a similar price tag.
A memorabilia auction is putting up authentic costumes and props used in Denis Villeneuve's 2017 film for sale to collectors and fans. The sale coincides with growing anticipation for the upcoming series 'Blade Runner 2099,' set to premiere later this year.
Amazon Web Services has told customers to relocate their data away from its Abu Dhabi and Bahrain facilities, more than six months after drone and missile strikes damaged both sites during regional conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel. AWS gave no timeline for repairs, and Bahraini state media reported that site was destroyed by cruise missiles.
American Express is launching a new Centurion Lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, set to open September 17. The lounge will feature a full bar, a dedicated coffee bar, and food inspired by local Dutch cuisine, marking the brand's entry into one of Europe's busiest travel hubs.
Engadget tested Breville's Eye Q toaster across all seven of its browning settings using fresh whole wheat bread, finding a smooth, consistent gradient from barely crisped to deep brown without burning. The device automatically senses timing rather than relying on a fixed dial, and includes a sourdough mode plus a button to add extra toasting time if needed.
CNET is revisiting its original 2007 review of the first iPhone, written by Kent German and Donald Bell, as Apple prepares to launch the foldable iPhone Duo starting at $2,000. The original review praised the iPhone's design but criticized its missing features, slow EDGE network, and $499 price tag, which required a two-year AT&T contract.
Sony has announced two new wireless gaming headsets, the PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge, both using planar magnetic drivers and PlayStation Link connectivity for low-latency audio across PS5, PlayStation Portal, PC and Mac. Both include AI-based noise-rejecting microphones, while the pricier Pulse Edge adds double the magnets for deeper bass, active noise cancellation, and a detachable boom mic. Neither headset has a release date or price yet, though existing Pulse Elite and Audeze Maxwell 2 pricing suggests a range between roughly $150 and $330.
A Center for an Urban Future analysis of New York City hiring data found postings for entry-level 'computer and mathematical' roles have fallen 49 percent since 2022. The nonprofit's director, Jon Bowles, says the traditional first rung of the tech career ladder is under intense pressure, with similar declines showing up in administrative, financial, media and education entry-level postings.
Anthropic's threat intelligence team detected unusual activity on Claude, tracing it to a prepaid account making over 100,000 API requests daily. Investigation revealed a network of roughly 28 fraudulent dating apps, including one called Dora, where AI personas like 'Jennifer' conducted most conversations and even video calls with users without any human involvement.
An RTX 5090 Founders Edition owner reported that Nvidia rejected an RMA request after 30 days, citing an unreadable serial number printed on the card's metal bracket. The user says the card wasn't tampered with, and several other Reddit users report similar warranty denials tied to the same faded serial number issue.
Xreal's 1S augmented-reality glasses are on sale for $399 at both Amazon and Xreal's own store, a $50 discount that ties their all-time low price. That narrows the price gap with Xreal's cheaper $299 Air 2 Plus model, which omits several features found on the 1S.